This is an adult male Mallard molting its eclipse plumage. In its place will be the more familiar breeding plumage including the signature iridescent green head feathers as seen in inset photograph.
Observation Details
| County | – | Dallas |
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| City | – | Seagoville | |
| Date | – | May 5, 2013 | |
| Time of Day | – | Midmorning | |
| Temperature | – | Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) | |
| Weather | – | Partly Cloudy | |
| Habitat | – | Recreation-Park | |
| Type of Behavior | – | Stationary | |
| Gender | – | Male | |
| Maturity | – | Adult | |
| Observer | – | Chris Jackson | |
| Main Article | – | Mallard | Observation Location |
